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Wake County investigates arson after home fire near Wake Forest

Authorities have launched an arson probe following a house fire east of Wake Forest late Friday night.

Oct 18, 2026, 6:32 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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Wake County officials have started an investigation into possible arson after a home was destroyed by fire late Friday night near Wake Forest, CBS17 reported.

The fire was reported around 11 p.m. Friday at a residence located at 6008 Jack Jones Road, northeast of the intersection of N.C. 96 and N.C. 98, according to Wake Forest Fire Department information shared by CBS17.

The cause of the fire is under investigation as authorities work to determine whether it was intentionally set, according to the report.

No further details about injuries or suspects have been released at this time.

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CBS17: Wake County arson probe launched after fire destroys home near Wake Forest: Officials

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